Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period).

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage — this policy covers all such technologies collectively.

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Platform to operate.

When you first visit the Platform, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can accept or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time.

We use four categories of cookies. Click each category to see the specific cookies used:

Some cookies on our Platform are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the respective third party's own cookie/privacy policies:

• Google Analytics — website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
• Stripe — payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
• Meta (Facebook) — advertising and analytics (Meta Privacy Policy)

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the following methods:

Cookie banner: re-visit the cookie banner by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page, or by using our preferences link in the footer.

Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as the Platform requires them to operate.

Opt-out tools: you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently there is no universally agreed standard for responding to DNT signals. We will update this policy when a recognised standard is established.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us via the Platform. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.